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Temperate East Marine Parks Network Management Plan 2018 Zoning and rules The zoning and rules for activities in marine parks help to achieve a positive outcome for the environment and the Australian community by protecting important marine habitats, features and species, while supporting use and enjoyment of these special places. If you plan to visit an Australian Marine Park it is important that you are familiar with its management zones and rules. You can find detailed information about these zones and the rules in the management plans, available on our website. This factsheet should be read in conjunction with the Temperate East Marine Parks Network Management Plan 2018. Managing activities in the Temperate East Network The management plan describes the management of the marine parks in the Temperate East Network until 2028. It sets out which activities are allowed (without authorisation), allowable (with authorisation), or not allowed. For activities that require an authorisation, the plan also provides information on the assessment and decision-making processes, the types of authorisations available and how certain activities need to be undertaken. The management plan does not impact on non- commercial traditional use or enjoyment of sea country by Aboriginal people, including non-commercial hunting, food gathering and ceremonial and cultural practices. About Australian Marine Parks in the Temperate East Network Marine parks in the Temperate East Network were established in 2012 to protect examples of the region’s marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The Network is located in Commonwealth waters, between three nautical miles (about 5.5 km) and 200 nautical miles (about 370 km) offshore. There are eight marine parks that make up the Temperate East Network off the coast of New South Wales and Queensland, including waters around Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands. These parks cover 383,339 km² and some are popular destinations for fishing, snorkelling, diving and boating. These marine parks also support tourism, commercial fishing, mining, and shipping activities which contribute to economic growth, employment and social wellbeing in coastal towns and communities. Over tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal people have cared for sea country including areas in marine parks. Aboriginal people have ongoing cultural responsibilities to care for sea country and sea country continues to make a vital contribution to their wellbeing. Parks Australia seeks to recognise and respect the role of Aboriginal people to care for and protect sea country in marine parks through partnerships with traditional owners, custodians and ranger groups. The marine parks of the Temperate East Network include habitats such as continental shelf, slope, and abyssal plain/ deep ocean floor, tropical and temperate reef systems, seamounts and canyons. They have high levels of species richness and diversity, particularly in corals, crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs, sea sponges and fish. Areas within these marine parks also play an important role in the lives of Aboriginal people, supporting key habitats for culturally significant marine species and sites of cultural importance. ✓ Activity is allowed. X Activity is not allowed. A Authorisation required. Activity is allowable, subject to assessment. B Anchoring is not allowed except in anchoring areas determined under r.12.56 of the EPBC Regulations. C Longline (demersal, auto-longline) and trotline is allowable in the Multiple Use Zone (VI) of the Solitary Islands Marine Park. D News-of-the-day reporting may be undertaken on terms determined by the Director from time to time, and subject to the Director being notified. E Spearfishing is not allowed. F Activity is allowable only for the protection, conservation or restoration of habitats. Note: • Anchoring by commercial fishing and aquaculture vessels is not allowed in the National Park Zone (II), except in anchoring areas determined under the EPBC Regulations. • Fishing gear must be kept stowed and secured at all times during transit through, or while stopping and anchoring in, a zone in which fishing activities are not authorised. • Disposal of waste from normal operations of vessels must comply with MARPOL requirements. Further information If you have questions about the rules for activities, the Temperate East Marine Parks Network Management Plan or Australian Marine Parks, please visit the Australian Marine Parks website parksaustralia.gov.au/marine, send an email to [email protected], or call 1800 069 352. Overview of the rules for activities (refer to the plan for full details) Activity Special Purpose Zone (Trawl) (IUCN VI) Special Purpose Zone (Norfolk) (IUCN VI) Multiple Use Zone (IUCN VI) Habitat Protection Zone (IUCN IV) Habitat Protection Zone (Lord Howe) (IUCN IV) Recreational Use Zone (IUCN IV) National Park Zone (IUCN II) GENERAL USE, ACCESS, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT Ballast water discharge and exchange ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Disposal of waste from normal operations of vessels (MARPOL) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Camping A A A A A A A Recreational use (non-fishing, nature watching, boating, etc.) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Non-commercial remote piloted aircraft, drones etc. A A A A A A A COMMERCIAL SHIPPING Anchoring ✓ ✓ ✓ X B X B X B X B Vessel transiting ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ COMMERCIAL FISHING Danish seine A X X X X X X Dropline A A A A A X X Hand collection (including using hookah, scuba, snorkel) A A A A X X X Hand net (hand, barrier, skimmer, cast, scoop, drag, lift) A A A A X X X Longline (demersal, auto-longline) X X X C X X X X Longline (pelagic) A A A A X X X Minor line (handline, rod & reel, trolling, squid jig, poling) A A A A A X X Net (demersal) X X X X X X X Net (pelagic) X X X X X X X Purse seine A A A A X X X Trap, pot A A A X X X X Trawl (demersal) A X X X X X X Trawl (midwater) A A A A X X X Trotline X X X C X X X X COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE Aquaculture A A A A X X X COMMERCIAL MEDIA Media A D A D A D A D A D A D A D COMMERCIAL TOURISM Non-fishing related tourism (including nature watching, scuba/snorkel tours) A A A A A A A Charter fishing tours (including spear diving tours) A A A A A E X X Commercial aviation tours (up to 3000 m above sea level) A A A A A A A RECREATIONAL FISHING Recreational fishing (including spear-fishing) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ E A E X Anchoring and vessel transiting ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ MINING Mining operations including exploration A X A X X X X Construction and operation of pipelines A A A A A A A STRUCTURES AND WORKS Excavation, erection/maintenance of structures, works A A A A A A A Dredging and disposal of dredged material A A A X X X X Artificial reefs A A A A A A A F Fish aggregating devices A A A A A A X RESEARCH AND MONITORING Research A A A A A A A TRADITIONAL USE Non-commercial hunting / food gathering, ceremonial and cultural use ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NATIONAL SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE National security and emergency response ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
